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Tributes After Coroner Names Kimberley Johnson, 33, in Strinesdale Reservoir Death

Police say there are no suspicious circumstances, with coroner procedures now under way.

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Overview

  • Rochdale Coroners' Court confirmed the deceased as Kimberley Johnson, 33, from Oldham.
  • Emergency services were called at about 4:50pm on 17 August after reports of a woman getting into difficulty in the water.
  • A multi-agency search sealed off the area and the fire service's specialist water unit recovered her body at around 6:25pm.
  • Friends described Johnson as an "amazing" mum-of-three who "lit up every room," sharing tributes online.
  • Strinesdale Reservoir, a popular spot between Oldham and Delph, has drawn renewed warnings about the dangers of open water.